Free Help with YOUR DIY Project #2: Nancy's Chalk Painted Cabinet Makeover

I'm having a wonderful couple of weeks helping four different readers with their furniture painting projects! Today, I'm sharing chalk paint transformation number two: Nancy's dark stained armoire.  We used ASCP Provence (exterior), French Linen (interior), and dark wax on this piece.

Free Help with YOUR DIY #1: Rachel's Chalk Painted Corner Cabinet

Things have been a little slow around the Refined home since I put most of my "projects" into a storage locker in late May.   Needless to say, it's been a three weeks and I'm looking for something to do.

Final Home Tour Photos (for now) - Our Home Staged for Sale

Early Spring in our front yard. Photo Credit: Crawford Group - Sotheby's

Sometimes, it's fun to see our home through someone else's lens. Today, I'm sharing the real estate photos of our home as it looks today, staged for sale. I didn't take these photos. Our realtor hired someone to take them.

Happy Father's Day, Dad

Happy Father's Day to the very first guy I ever loved...

                                                                                        my dad! 

(and to all of the other "dads", too)
 I'm proud to be your daughter and thankful for the amazing man that you are....every. single. day.

I love you,

xo,



P.S. Put your painting clothes on....I'll be there by 9 a.m.

Wonderful Saturday Wedding Details: Florals, Lanterns, Burlap and Mason Jars

As I know I've probably mentioned several times, I have a dear friend named Sadie who is an incredibly  talented florist and who owns The English Garden Flower Shop in Clarendon Hills.